Alternative Energy

There is a new kid in Costa Rica, and it is a solar powered development that is targeted towards Americans and Europeans who are planning a move to Costa Rica. The town is in a remote beach region called Malpais. The homes will be built with a vast array of green techniques.

The developers of this community are Tropisphere Real Estate partnered with Solar Vistas, and they are said to be donating ten percent of their commission to the community. They are also said to welcome competition, and hope to educate other construction companies in green building practices.

What Makes Them Different?

Building in a tropical climate is different from constructing in cooler temperatures. Houses can be built that are as energy efficient as is possible, and they are low maintenance structures. Technology is avoided whenever possible, and more important focuses such as air flow and having enough shade are sought.

Building in the tropics is unusual as the climate takes it toll on technology and electronics so other means are sought that are simpler and in essence, more elegant. Where the solar power is to come from to power up this new community is still in the air. They want to choose technology that is simple because Malpais and her beaches are in a pretty remote region of Costa Rica.

As the threat of climate change and global warming become reality, more and more businesses are looking toward green business practices to be viable companies in the future. Pretty soon, you won’t have a place anywhere in the merchant world if your company is not practicing green business techniques that are helping the environment instead of harming it.

Costa Rica is a land that is rich in wildlife, flora and fauna. Finding ways to preserve her natural resources while attending to the needs of tourists and those who are looking to relocate is now a top priority in this beautiful Caribbean paradise.